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Adrift - With Dignity - In Memoriam
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Adrift - With Dignity - In Memoriam |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Adrift - With Dignity The tributes of music lending the way Leading, perhaps, my aimlessness; You were there for me in my middle youth I trusted the sound of you, even then; And when they poked fun, that an actor Could not lead, I remember thinking… “You led them in every storied line…” And we needed a sort of Camelot again, it had been That long. You balanced the fear; The joy, however, Spread across your face, And when you smiled? It was airborne – adrift – nomadic in its search To seek those who would smile with you, even at you. I remember Battle Creek, and the train, when you Waved on to those who would help Your progression to a win… And you did. I think I know now, why I have been Adrift this week; Because we started losing you ten years ago; Today… We celebrate your life; And your deeds. Thank you, Mr. President, You served your country In your poetry of soul. ~*~ Ronald Wilson Reagan 1911-2004 |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
He really was an amazing mix of human qualities. He had a child's vision for cutting through complexities when it was needed and the wisdom to hire people who could get the job done. I told my young daughter (15) that he defeated the Soviet Union with the most powerful tool created in the 20th century. She of course asked what that was. I told her it was his credit card. She is still working on that one. For all his ups and downs, his love for the USA never waivered. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Very nice indeed. May he rest in peace. Thanks Karilea. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
He was a gentle man and he and his wife Nancy, will always be thought of in admiration. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This has me in tears Thank you, dear poetess, for this warm and lovely tribute. You have touched me Liz |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sunshine, every word.....appreciated by me beyond measure. Like you, I met him when I was 17 along the campaign trail in Ohio while he was still Governor of California. That was in the late 60s. I won't say who I campaigned for (because he turned out to be an embarassment in the end) -- but President Reagan, the day I met him, gave the most inspiring speech I have ever heard. He glowed golden -- that is what I remember most. As he was leaving the infamous Golden Lamb surrounded by us, he came over and kissed me on the check. I thought I had been touched by an angel, truely. He touched so many, many people the same way. I truly believe he was a gift from God, a man of destiny, for our time. Thank you for penning this; I can find no sufficient words.  .....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you know, just goes to show you, even the president is a human being...sometimes I believe we think of them as God's and they are not. They do the best they can, and this fella surely projected his amazing gentlemanly forte across our hearts. I am touched also, by his wife's delicacy, yet strength, her lady like qualites which speak dignity, courageous and elegant. She project an unspoken courtesy. They were both very successful Sunshine. I love this poem and you for such an elegant dedication, as only you could do. Good day to you Lady and thank you for sharing |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
wonderful tribute to a fine man Karilea. Good morning. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 ~Rest in peace Mr. President~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think I know now, why I have been Adrift this week; Yes... that loss is there, whereever we are... whatever we're doing. This is incredibly beautiful, Sunshiney One... I don't think a tribute could be finer. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a wonderful write, Karilea M |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Excellent Karilea... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
How deeply felt are your thoughts and well addressed. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
a lovely, poignant tribute...done in classic Sunshine grace.  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Yes...You expressed it perfectly, Sunshine. He was an amazing man whose positive thinking glowed. His wife, too. What wonderful role models and guides for our country. Sadelite |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
very graceful, indeed... regards sudhir |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful tribute. Eric |
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